Wiggle The Dog

Wiggle The Dog was a Black Labrador who was rescued by LRSE&C in June 2008. Wiggle was neglected, skinny and bald and this blog kept up with his progress as he recovered and went on to live a wonderful life. Wiggle went to heaven on the 3rd October 2016, 5 days after his 14th birthday. He is loved and missed every day.

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

We’ve not had the best couple of weeks as sadly my father’s health deteriorated and he passed away on Friday. Throughout all the visits back and forth to Grandyma’s and the care home, Ziggy has been an absolute star, letting me sit and hug him for ages, licking away my tears and being a comfort to me in his own Baldy way. He definitely picks up on my emotions and knows when I need looking after and he has been doing his best to take care of me and that makes me love him all the more

In happier news, it’s not long now until Labfest – the annual fundraiser for Labrador Rescue South East & Central. It is on Sunday 22nd September at West Wittering Parish Hall, Townsend Rd, Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6BD

We will be there and looking forward to seeing lots of Lovely Labbie’s and other breeds too. It will be Ziggy’s first Dogs Party so he will no doubt he more silly than usual when we get there and he realises it’s all about the dogs! If you can, do come along and support LRSE&C who are a wonderful charity and take such good care of Ziggy’s health needs.

Monday, 26 August 2019

Ziggy enjoyed having his bestie, Lilly to stay but had to say goodbye to her on Friday when she went home. He really loves her and enjoyed having her company and will no doubt see her again soon.

On Saturday, we went out and about in Cirencester with Grandyma and Ziggy had his own plans - to visit Pets at Home and spend the birthday gift card which his Auntie Sue had very kindly sent him. He checked out all the different options and chose wisely - some treats that were on offer and a fabbie foxy toy that was reduced. Thank you so much Auntie Sue xx

As it has been so warm, we didn't go out until after sunset yesterday and today we were out before 8am as it was nice and cool first thing, and quite misty.

The grass was dewy damp and the smells left by all kinds of wildlife were nice and fresh so Ziggy spent a lot of time follwing his nose:

Lack of visibility wasn't a problem for Ziggy:

Ziggy shows what happens when you spend so much time sniffing in the field:

Sunday, 4 August 2019

This week we celebrated Ziggy's 8th birthday. He was lucky enough to receive some birthday cards as well as some lovely presents so thank you to everyone for thinking of our baldy boy on his special day.

Yesterday Ziggy's Grandyma came to stay so we all went to the bistro in town for lunch, which is one of Ziggy's favourite places as he always orders a sausage when we are there.

This morning, we walked around to one of our friends houses to collect sweet little DeeDee who is staying with us for a few days while her mum is away.

DeeDee was one of Sofy's bestest friends and is a very funny little girl who spends a lot of time rolling over for a tummy rub.

Grandyma is on Doggy Daycare duties so I'm sure DeeDee's demands will be met!

Sunday, 28 July 2019

After the hot weather last week we were glad of a cooler weekend as Ziggy had plans, Big Plans!

Yesterday we went to Moreton in Marsh to meet up with one of our lovely long term friends and supporters, Helen, after she got in touch when she had seen the photo of Ziggy outside the pet shop the last time we were there. We had a lovely catch up over coffee and Ziggy was a Very Good Boy.

At lunchtime we met up with Ziggy's Twitter crush, Poppy and her dad in Bourton on the Water. Poppy is so sweet and Ziggy is vey smitten!

They had fun splashing around in the river

They bonded over fish & chip lunch then drinks in a pub and a stroll back to the car with more splashing in the river. Poppy is so pretty and petite, no wonder Ziggy is in love!

After such excitement yesterday, Zggy spent the entire evening sleeping and today had recharged enough for a walk in town by the river

Solo splashing:

Rehydrating:

This week Ziggy celebrates his 8th birthday on the 1st August and then at the weekend Grandyma is coming to stay as well as a little choccie houseguest, DeeDee so more fun in store for Ziggy.